A bunch of hacks talking cigars etc.
Back to our regular Friday recording schedule the crew heads over to the Shack where we have a surprise visit from the Choir Boy who has been out of the podcast loop for a while. The Hidden Herf is kind of picked out despite the deceptive practice of the supplier.
Local Spotlight – The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
Controversy Corner – Naturalized; what does it mean?
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This week we have a last minute scheduling issue that cause us to do an impromptu small crew episode on a Wednesday. We could do a spin-off podcast called “Bad Joke Wednesday”. The Hidden Herf is picked off almost immediately.
Local Spotlight – The Original Bar and Cigar; North Conway, NH
Controversy Corner – The Woke Olympics
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It’s our third summer vacation special from the north country of New Hampshire. See episodes 91 and 297 for the others in this series. The same family members from the 2023 episode join in again this year as we smoke a special set of Hidden Herfs.
Local Spotlight – On the lake; New Hampshire
Controversy Corner – Skinwalker Ranch and other topics
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It’s the 7th annual summer trip on the barge and we are at the lake house for the fifth year. The weather is perfect, and many cigars are smoked. The catch phrase this year is Boot & Rally! The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and mistakes were made.
Summa-Episode numbers by year and location
2018 – 34 Saco River
2019 – 89 Saco River
2020 – 139 Lake House
2021 – 191/192 Lake House / North Conway
2022 – 245 Lake House
2023 – 297 Lake House with the family
2024 – 349 Lake House
Local Spotlight – On the lake; New Hampshire
Controversy Corner – Shots were fired!
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Direct from the Route One Business Networking Group (BNG) event for our fourth year, we talk with the BNG members while enjoying cigars under the tent on the back patio at the Rosaria Restaurant. We have the band turn it down before we start but by the time we wrap up the volume is way up again.
Local Spotlight – Route One BNG at Rosaria; Saugus, MA
Controversy Corner – The Money Shuffle
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Continuing the Garage Series we find ourselves at Chucks’s Palace this week with a cast that was mostly absent from the Domicile. The Hidden Herf stumps the panel and has mixed favorability due to its spice and strength. Somehow, the discussion turns to golf a few times, the podcast juice is a factor.
Local Spotlight – Chuck’s Palace
Controversy Corner – Harvey’s favorite topic
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The original Domicile was our staple location for many episodes during the era of shutdowns. This is the second episode from the new Domicile 2.0, but the first with the regular Hacks crew. It’s an overnight event so the podcast juice is flowing and the panel is well lubricated, which makes for a raucous episode. The Hidden Herf is recognized by about half the panel with it’s distinctive traits.
Local Spotlight – The Diplomat Cigar Lounge; Keene, NH
Controversy Corner – A basketball debate
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The Tobacco Shack rescues the episode by having us after hours on short notice. It’s brownie sundaes all around. The Hidden Herf is a bit obvious and is pegged right away.
Local Spotlights
– The Tobacco Shack; Rowley, MA
– Leaf & Bean; Pittsburgh, PA
– The Royal Cigar Bar & Bistro; Fort Mill, SC
– The Vintage Whiskey & Cigar Bar; Charlotte, NC
Controversy Corner – UFO Physics
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Direct from McGroin Manor we do a mid-week episode with a special call-in from JoJo Mo and Luscious Laura, who are on vacation in Ocean City, MD. The Hidden Herf is given enough clues to narrow down the guesses. The New England Cigar Expo is almost sold out, we look back at the interviews from last year.
Local Spotlight – McGroin Manor
Controversy Corner – Interesting Connections
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The Hacks drop in to Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge for the Rocky Patel Cigars Event. We are joined by Mike the Cop and Walter from Grumpy’s. A new hack is sworn in and with enough clues the Hidden Herf is figured out,
Local Spotlight – Grumpy’s Cigars & Lounge; Hudson, NH
Controversy Corner – Late Night AM Radio
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